US Bridges

M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · In Detroit · Structure no. 000000000011813

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,110
1982 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75 in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 62 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,110 by 1977. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesM-3 to I-375 S Rmp
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Detroit
RouteInterstate 375
Coordinates42.34494, -83.04403
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (1982)
Projected traffic10,110 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75 carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns M-3 to I-375 S Rmp over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.